According to the New Syrian Army spokesman, who knows Ahrar al-Sharqiyah really well, Ahrar al-Sharqiyah who claim they were not aware of the U.S SOF entering al-Rai were already briefed over the United States SOF entering al-Rai just 2 days before the intended launch of al-Bab offensive.

John Kerry emphasised that the United States expects Russia to use its influence on the Syrian Government to allow United Nation aid convoys to reach besieged Eastern Aleppo and other areas within need in Syria.

Footage: Prominent al-Jazeera anchor Faisal Qasim advocates for the expulsion of pro-Syrian Government citizens from pro-Syrian Government towns in Syria and asks as to why the rebels do not bring any of its battles to pro-Syrian Government areas.